LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley - Dr. Gary Kawesch

Choosing a cataract eye surgeon can be a daunting task, especially when you consider that optimum results will guarantee that your overall vision will remain crystal clear throughout your life. So selecting a qualified cataract eye surgeon is top priority as you move forward with your eye surgery.

Trust in a competent eye surgeon, along with your doctor's years of specialized training will give you confidence that you’ve chosen a skilled doctor who will treat your eyes with special care. By contacting Dr. Gary Kawesch at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley in Northern California, you have access to an eye surgeon who is both experienced in LASIK and cataract eye surgery.

Eye Surgery Consultation - Your First Step to a Successful Procedure

Evaluating an eye surgeon for your cataract procedure occurs during the consultation phase. After you have consulted friends and family members who may have had cataract surgery, you'll want to get recommendations for more than one eye surgeon. From there, arrange a consultation to discuss the specifics of your case and the procedure in general. During the consultation, you'll be learning more about:

• The doctor's board certifications
• Educational experience of the eye surgeon
• Patient recommendations and the doctor's own patient testimonials

If you are considering cataract surgery and live in San Jose, San Francisco or Oakland, California, please contact our office today. By reading about Dr. Gary Kawesch, you'll understand why he and the staff at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley would be the first to call when you are considering a cataract eye surgeon.

When you want to smooth out your wrinkles instead of nipping and tucking them, BOTOX® is a great alternative. It's also a less invasive way to obtain a more youthful appearance. However, patients do squirm at the thought of putting a neurotoxin into their face. The question remains, just how safe is BOTOX® Cosmetic? You can learn more about the safety of BOTOX® by contacting Dr. Gary Kawesch at the Laser Eye Center in Silicon Valley.

When BOTOX® is injected appropriately, and according the labeled instructions, it is one of the safest cosmetic interventions you can have. While there are risks, you can rest assured that overall, the procedure is reliable and trustworthy.

Considering the Doctor Behind your BOTOX® Injection

Seems that just about everybody offers BOTOX® these days - dermatologists, ophthalmologists, urgent care centers, plastic surgeons and others. Finding a doctor to perform your BOTOX® injection is easy, but finding one that is reliable may be more difficult unless you ask these five qualifying questions:

1. Can you show me some of your patients pre- and post-BOTOX® pictures?
2. How many of Botox injections have you performed?
3. Will you be doing the injections, or will a staff member do the procedure?
4. If another staff member, what are his/her qualifications?
5. Where is the procedure to take place?

By asking these critical questions and remembering not to base your physician selection on price over credentials, you will ensure that your BOTOX® procedure is handled appropriately and safely.

Now, more than ever, you have options that can turn back the clock on your face. Dr. Gary Kawesch at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, with office locations in San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland can help you determine if BOTOX® is right for you. Please schedule an appointment today.

Now that you have those fine lines on your forehead, between your eyebrows and around your eyes, minimizing or eliminating those wrinkles, takes top priority. Oh, you could have a facelift, but it might be a bit early for such drastic measures. If you are like millions of women worldwide, you will attack an age-old problem with a temporary, less invasive solution - BOTOX®. When you have fine lines around your eyes, an eye surgeon, like Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley is your best option for cosmetic enhancement.

How does BOTOX® work?

BOTOX® restricts the action of facial muscles that form the wrinkles and fine lines. This restriction allows the muscle to relax and produce a more youthful appearance on the face. The BOTOX® Cosmetic injection is placed into the muscle and causes only minimal discomfort for several months of younger looking skin.

How long does BOTOX® last?

Typically, BOTOX® injections will last three to six months; the average is around four months. However, many factors are involved when determining the length of time before wrinkles will reappear. Some of those factors include:

• Age
• Body type
• Health
• Weight
• Type of treatment
• Treatment location

Deeper wrinkles cause BOTOX® injections to wear off faster than shallow ones. However, if you receive repeat treatments, the effects can last longer.

If you live in Northern California and want to rejuvenate your appearance by smoothing out those nagging wrinkles, please contact the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley. We have three conveniently located offices in San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco.

Ophthalmology is a field of medicine that specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disorders of the eye. Ophthalmologists are doctors trained to provide total eye care such as routine eye examinations, the treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye and to perform complicated and precise surgeries of the eye.

Choosing an ophthalmologist requires just a few inquiries on your part. An excellent way to start your search is by asking friends and associates about their choice of ophthalmologists. Your local hospital also has a list of physician referrals that you can access. If you compare these recommendations, after researching the physician's credentials and special areas of interest you will be able to make an informed decision on your choice.

Some areas of concern you should address in choosing an ophthalmologist are whether they have an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school, whether they have completed additional training, and are Board Certified and licensed in the state in which you reside.

Additional concerns to be addressed are whether they work with your insurance company, and have admitting privileges at your hospital of choice. Is the ophthalmologist's office conveniently located with office hours to suit your needs and does the office have an after hour's or emergency policy you agree with?

Choosing the right ophthalmologist for you is worth some time and effort on your part to provide you with the care and treatment you want for your precious eyes.

Please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to learn more about what services are available to you to prevent and treat disorders and diseases of the eye and do all you can to maintain your eye health. Dr. Kawesch serves patients in the San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco areas of California.

Ophthalmology is a field of medicine that concerns itself with the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diseases and functions of the eye.

Ophthalmologists are trained to provide total care related to the eye. An ophthalmologist can provide a routine eye examination and perform complicated, precision eye surgery and treat diseases of the eye also. There have been many revolutionary advances in the field of ophthalmology in recent years, such as the use of lasers in the treatment of some eye disorders that in the past meant certain loss of vision.

An ophthalmologist must spend at least three years in an ophthalmology residency after four years of medical school and an internship program. During this ophthalmology residency, the ophthalmologist receives special training in all areas of eye care, including prevention, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases.

Many ophthalmologists then choose to advance their knowledge even more with one to two years training in a subspecialty such as glaucoma or pediatric ophthalmology.

Board certified ophthalmologists have completed a rigorous two-part examination given by the American Board of Ophthalmology that tests their knowledge and ability to provide the best possible eye care.

Please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to if you have questions about your eye health to schedule a consultation and learn what the highly trained and skilled professional staff there can do for you.

A diet that is high in saturated fats and sugar does not supply the antioxidants required for good eye health and creates substances that put your eye health at risk. The most important way to ensure good eye health is to eat a nutritious diet full of fruits and vegetables, fish, herbs and spices that contain vitamins, carotenoids, minerals and essential fatty acids for your eyes.

The choices you can make to provide excellent antioxidants to support healthy eyes include green vegetables like broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, and carrots, corn, celery and leafy lettuces. Sweet potatoes and yams, tomatoes and fruits such as dried apricots, blueberries, cantaloupe and lemons are also included on the must have list. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are an excellent source of antioxidants as well.

Salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel and sardines and herbs like dill, oregano and parsley also provide a great source of what your eyes need to stay healthy. To get the greatest benefit from these foods, make sure you buy the freshest foods you can find as they have more antioxidants and nutrients available.

To learn more about how a healthy and nutritious diet can improve your eye health, please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to schedule a consultation to discuss how you can do more to improve your eye health with the knowledgeable professionals on staff.